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6 Creepy Life Sized Halloween Decorations

October 12, 2015 by Larissa Coleman Leave a Comment

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Halloween is just around the corner, and it’s time to get into the spooky spirit. For many, Halloween is not just a day but an entire season, filled with frightful decorations, creepy costumes, and all things eerie. If you’re looking to really terrorize your visitors and create a spine-chilling atmosphere, you need to step up your decoration game.

While store-bought decorations can be fun, nothing beats the thrill of creating your own custom Halloween decorations. And if you want to go all out, why not make life-sized versions of some of your favorite scary Halloween characters? From zombies to ghosts to skeletons, these 6 tutorials will show you just how easy it is to make your own giant Halloween decorations and really put a scare into your visitors.

One of the most popular Halloween characters is the classic skeleton. A life-sized skeleton decoration can be a perfect addition to your Halloween decor, and it’s surprisingly easy to make. With some PVC pipes, foam board, and a little creativity, you can create a giant skeleton that’s sure to spook your visitors.

Another fun Halloween figure is the witch. You can make a life-sized witch decoration by using a dress form as a base and adding some creepy touches, like a pointed hat and a broomstick. To make it extra spooky, you can add a cauldron filled with dry ice for a spooky effect.

Zombies are also a popular choice for Halloween decorations. With some old clothes, a little paint, and some creativity, you can create a terrifying zombie that looks like it just crawled out of the grave. You can even add some motion-sensing lights and sound effects to make it even scarier.

If you’re feeling really ambitious, you can create a life-sized monster from scratch. Using foam, wire, and paper mache, you can create a custom monster that’s sure to be the talk of the town. Add some glowing eyes or a fog machine for an extra creepy effect.

Don’t be afraid to get a little spooky this Halloween season and create your own giant decorations that will really put a scare into your visitors.

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1-  Michael Meyers from Sac Thrift Chick

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2- Step By Step Witch Tutorial from Halloween Forum

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3- Life Size Jack Skellington from The RFP

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4- Life Sized Mummy from Crafty Mommy and Me

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5- Human Sized Ghosts from DIY Network

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6- Ghost Baby Dolls from The Frisky This one has to be the freakiest and easiest.

 

Making a full-sized ghost out of chicken mesh and cling wrap is a great DIY project for Halloween decorations that are both spooky and affordable. This ghost is sure to become a centerpiece of your Halloween decorations and give your visitors a real scare. So let’s get started!

Materials:

Chicken wire mesh
Cling wrap
Duct tape
Scissors
Wire cutters
Optional: gloves
Step 1: Create the frame
Start by shaping the chicken wire mesh into a rough human shape, creating a head, body, arms, and legs. The wire can be sharp, so you may want to wear gloves to avoid getting poked. Cut away any excess wire with the wire cutters until you have the basic shape of a ghost.

Step 2: Wrap the frame with cling wrap
Wrap the entire chicken wire frame with cling wrap, starting from the head and working your way down. Be sure to wrap the arms and legs separately to give them shape. The cling wrap will create a smooth surface for painting and give your ghost a ghoulish appearance.

Step 3: Secure the cling wrap with duct tape
Use duct tape to secure the cling wrap in place, especially around the edges of the chicken wire mesh. This will help hold the shape of the ghost and prevent the cling wrap from shifting or falling off.

Step 4: Add details
Once the ghost frame is wrapped and secured with duct tape, you can add any details you like. Cut out eyes and a mouth from black paper or paint them directly onto the cling wrap. You can also use additional cling wrap to create billowing sleeves or a flowing skirt.

Step 5: Hang your ghost
Finally, hang your ghost in a spooky spot! You can use string or wire to suspend it from a tree branch or hook. Turn on some creepy lighting to give your ghost an eerie glow.

And there you have it! Your very own full-sized ghost made from chicken wire mesh and cling wrap. This is a fun and easy project that is sure to impress your Halloween visitors. Happy haunting!

 

 

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